ᐅ Bungalow with a gable roof, edge development, 8 by 17 meters

Created on: 29 Apr 2018 22:51
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Grit Stephan
Hello,
we have a building plot and everything is still possible.
Of course, we have wishes and ideas.

Just like people are different, we all build our houses differently...
I’m interested in how you would approach having two sides, namely the east and south sides, facing a green area: but with a tree preservation and planting requirement on the south side...
And you want to be part of this garden...

Here are the facts as suggested by the moderation:

Plot size 1159 sqm (12,470 sq ft)
No slope, only a slight incline along a ditch, but it’s on the building boundary anyway. With trees and planting according to the development plan on the long side, where a tree already stands. Building boundary on the long side 6 meters (20 feet). The rest 3 meters (10 feet).

Floor area ratio known only as a percentage: 60% may be built on.

Plot ratio unknown at the moment, definitely ridge height 12 meters (39 feet). Surrounding buildings are mostly one and a half stories, and bungalows are planned. There are practically no restrictions.

Building window, building line and boundary
Edge development, only known after consulting authorities, our plan fits...

Number of parking spaces 3
Number of floors 1 (1.5 floors would also be conceivable)

Roof shape gable roof.
Style simple bungalow
Orientation? See plan.
Maximum heights/restrictions
Other requirements are met.

2 neighbors.
One on the north side and one on the west side, but only on a small section.
The rest of the west side is the access driveway.

Client requirements

We have no particular style preference; for us, the important thing is that we found a nice building plot in this location at all and that we focus more on a reasonable budget, finding an affordable mortgage payment, and being able to live well in the long term.

Household of 4 people, visitors 3-5 (at once) at least 4 weekends per year... We have a caravan that is used as an extra bedroom for us.
An office and workspace would be very advantageous for us as technology and craft enthusiasts.
Sufficient space on a small footprint.

The living area could also be open up to the roof... Or have a ceiling like the other rooms. But no exact idea yet... The structural engineering should be feasible, but it’s not yet decided what budget we want to allocate to that...

Whether conservative or modern... I’d say a healthy mix. In any case, with
an open kitchen, a small kitchen island (not a must) but reasonable storage space in the kitchen. As a mom, I want to be part of the busy life, and I can no longer imagine having a separate kitchen.

A basement is not essential.
Double garage planned. Possibly a carport.

Number of dining seats: 6 definitely, 8 would be great.
A fireplace is planned.

Wishes/particulars/daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or should not be:
1. Room layout:
Bedroom on the long side, as that’s the quiet green side. The kitchen and living room should be basically part of the garden.
The kitchen has morning and evening sun.
The entrance is at the front because we decided that a side entrance near the neighbor—for example: getting out of the car and around the corner, behind the house—is too far away for us, and the front facing the street would otherwise only have a window for the utility room...

Terrace location still open. Probably there will be two... The evening sun will come around again.

House design
Who is the plan by:

Idea from the internet, adapted plan created by ourselves.
All windows on the south side are floor-to-ceiling. Two patio doors: one facing east, one to the south off the dining room. Kitchen sink window has a lower window section. Another kitchen window is also floor-to-ceiling.
Other rooms (bathroom, guest WC, office, utility room) standard height.
Oh, and the kitchen island here is probably drawn too large. Actually, it would be 1 meter (3.3 feet) on the sides and 1.5 meters (5 feet) facing the kitchen counter.

What do you particularly like? Why?
Bedroom on a quiet side, no neighbor.
Kitchen and living room basically part of the garden, also a corner without neighbors, facing the green.

What don’t you like? Why?
Storage room too far from the kitchen, but still the best solution... And my plan is to fit as much as possible into the kitchen.

Cost estimate, somewhere between 150,000 and 220,000 (without garage and without outdoor facilities)

Preferred heating technology: not settled yet, we are currently looking into air-source heat pumps.

If you had to give up something, which details/extras
- could you live without:
- could you not live without:

Bedroom, living, and kitchen must face the green side...
Fireplace must be included,
2 children’s rooms,
Bathtub must be included...

I could maybe do without a second patio door? And kitchen layout, I’m still open.

Looking forward to your suggestions and feedback.
I hope for constructive, respectful criticism.
Grit Stephan5 May 2018 08:19
Grit Stephan schrieb:
A bit of storage space...

... doesn't work all at once, which doesn’t mean I’m not still developing my ideas further.

Sorry if this message comes across as a bit annoyed or strict, I’m a bit stressed. I just mean that I still want to refine the bungalow option... Please understand.

But I have no problem if you want to consider the two-story option and show me examples...
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kbt09
5 May 2018 08:58
No, absolutely fine. But, for example, large sports equipment and so on is useful information that can be taken into account.

For garden supplies, I would rather try to store them on the ground floor.

That’s why it’s always helpful to know a bit about individual needs. It’s just unfortunate if you have to get too specific within the context of a forum. However, this should definitely be a checklist point for your discussions with an architect.
Grit Stephan5 May 2018 09:11
That's right, so I’ll add a page in my notebook about storage. Good idea.

In my mind, I’m currently working on placing the living room and kitchen facing southwest.
Then, I might not extend the lower right module all the way to the back and position the kitchen more towards the east in the extension... with additional windows facing southeast in the extension.
And the bedrooms facing east.

Then I just need to figure out how to position the courtyard/garage.
I also wouldn’t want to look straight at a car or garage from the living room.

Stephan also likes the idea of the Tetris house.
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ypg
5 May 2018 09:30
You should review the initial critiques again.
The main issue with the corridor layout is that everyone and everything—whether it’s the mail carrier or evening visitors—has to pass by all the bedrooms. This leaves little privacy for each family member.
In this way, you also “expose” anyone standing in the hallway.
You should avoid a square-shaped open space because, as you can see, it’s difficult to furnish effectively.

I think no matter how much advice you get here, you’re so fixed on having your front door on the “premium” side of the house and the living room on the morning side near the kitchen that you’re no longer open to the more practical option—for example, a terrace facing southwest and the front door on the north side.
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kbt09
5 May 2018 09:34
I find having the front door on the north side rather impractical here *blushing*, even though it would really make the room layout easier.
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ypg
5 May 2018 09:44
kbt09 schrieb:
I actually find a front door on the north side quite impractical here *blushing*, even though it would really simplify the room layout.

So? The reason for that is missing